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Colne campaigners prepare for battle over homes plan
BATTLELINES have been drawn over controversial proposals to build more than 200 homes on the outskirts of Colne. Land off Knotts Lane, once used as railway sidings, has been identified for the sprawling development by Persimmon Homes. But a
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Scheme aims to tackle mental health problems of East Lancashire young people
EXTRA training has been pledged to tackle the issue of young people – often classed as suicide risks – being admitted to adult mental health wards in Lancashire. Eleven such incidents have been reported to the board of Lancashire Care NHS Foundation
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Beer festival planned for Colne
THE ninth annual Pendle Beer Festival will be held at the end of January. More than 100 real ales will be on offer at the festival at Colne Muni in Albert Road, from January 31 to February 2. As well as ales, there will be ciders, perries and
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Darwen lighting firm is a Christmas star
A DARWEN lighting firm that provides Christmas illuminations to shopping centres across the UK has added two new schemes to its portfolio this festive season. MK Illuminations in Watery Lane already lights up town centre schemes in Manchester andKidderminster
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Dale look to get back to winning ways
TIM Fourie is confident his team can return to winning ways at Birkendale Park on Saturday. Dale lost at Lymm last time out to halt a run of three straight bonus point victories. But with a near full squad to pick from – only prop Leyton Taylor
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Dino calls for big promotion push
BLACKBURN coach Dino Radice has challenged his players to raise their game, win the next two matches and get in the promotion mix. The Ramsgreave Drive club have two matches left before the Christmas break and Radice knows victories will put his
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Honour for Haslingden squash hero
BERNARD Pickup liked squash so much he built a sports centre. That probably isn’t exactly true but, in essence, that is what he did - working on a committee that helped a pipe dream become a reality. But the fact is Haslingden Sports Centre
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Lower Darwen weightlifter makes light work of raising cash for hospice
STRONGMAN Carl Wallbank made light work of lifting more than two and a half times his body weight. The crowd in Lower Darwen’s St Paul’s Working Men’s Institute fell silent as owner Carl deadlifted 340kg for East Lancashire Hospice. His partner
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QEGS hosts centenery gala
QEGS proved to be the perfect hosts after they were crowned champion school at the 100th annual Blackburn and Darwen Schools swimming gala. The Blackburn school won the title for an incredible 24th successive year to win the Yerbrough Cup.
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Expanding Tornados look to cause a storm
Burnley Tornados are gearing up for another successful campaign. The club, whose youth team finished third in the BritBowl last season, has formed its first senior squad as well as a flag team for 11 to 14-year-old. And two coaches Paul Peppiate
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Blackburn centurions look for record-breaking season under new coach
Former head coach of Preston swimming club, David Fairhurst, has joined Blackburn Centurions as the new head coach. David Fairhurst has coached swimmers both at regional and national level and has coached swimmers who have progressed through to
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Twin sisters net their dream job
TWIN sisters from Holcombe Brook are hoping to net their dream jobs and play a netball team in Australia. Haslingden High School maths teacher Abby Barber and her identical twin sister Livvy play for the England Indoor Netball team. They both
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Blackburn and District cricket league honours a true gent
THE Blackburn and District Amateur Cricket League held its annual presentation evening and there a poignant award for Len Rigby – the league’s loyal servant who sadly passed away in August. Len, who served the league in every position was honoured
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Handy Andy is top of the table
Andy Warn completed the double by winning the BEST Centre Champions League finishing the year as the town’s number one table tennis player. Despite a few scares and shocks along the way there was never any doubt as to where the title would go.
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Classy Katie is one Ell of a swimmer!
KATIE Rilett-Young has added to her growing medal collection after another starring role in the pool at the National Open Disability Championships. The Burnley Bobcats swimmer won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Ponds Forge in Sheffield and
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Review: Rats’ Tales, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
BE afraid, be very afraid. The Royal Exchange has gone over to the dark side for its seasonal offering written by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Rats’ Tales is a bold and brave production taking a series of traditional fairy tales and turning
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Rowdy Padiham pub told to employ door staff or face closure
A PADIHAM pub plagued by alcohol-fuelled crime has been ordered to employ door staff or face closure. The New Black Bull in Mill Street has had the conditions of its licence changed after an application by police fed up with anti-social behaviour
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Alert shop worker prevents £5,000 Blackburn jewellery raid
SUSPECTED shoplifters tried to take £5,000 of jewellery from a Blackburn shop. Officers were called to Rahman Jewellers, in Whalley Range, after a member of staff realised a tray of gold rings had gone missing from one of the glass display cabinets
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VIDEO: Burnley players support domestic violence campaign
BURNLEY players helped to tackle domestic violence by filming a video shown to fans at half-time of the East Lancashire derby on Sunday. It is shown that after sporting events domestic violence incidents increase, so the club used Sunday’s
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GRIT WATCH: Tell us if your roads are not being gritted
Wintry weather is back - help our Grit Watch campaign by letting us know the locations of empty grit bins and untreated roads. #LTgrit — @lancstelegraph 09 January 2013 @horseyfrolick: @lancstelegraph Empty grit bin
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Joseph set to dazzle in Todmorden
Even though the sunflowers haven’t even wilted yet from their production of Calendar Girls, TAODS are already working on their next production at the Todmorden Hippodrome. The dazzling, family favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
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Flint Street Nativity reborn in Blackburn
THE nativity kids of Blackburn Arts Club are ready for a school trip with a difference. After the award-winning success of the Flint Street Nativity, staged by the club in 2010 amid heavy snow and thick ice, the cast has reassembled to produce
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Back to Basics for Burnley director
A YOUNG director who made his stage debut with Burnley’s Basics Junior Theatre has returned to the company to direct their latest production. Richard Sanderson had his first taste of musical theatre at the age of eight, when his grandfather took
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Great Harwood's conservation zone could triple in size
A BID to protect pubs, buildings and shops included on Victorian maps could see a town’s conservation areas treble. A bid to extend Great Harwood conservation area is expected to see the town’s protected heritage zone double in size in the town
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Barn conversion
PLANS to transform a barn into a family home have been given the go-ahead. The application was to extend and change the use of the former barn and workshop at Higher Rhoden, Oswaldtwistle.
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Quiz night
A QUIZ takes place at the Griffin’s Head pub, Burnley Road, Huncoat, Accrington, every Wednesday from 9pm. It is free to enter and free drinks can be won.
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Sight boost cash
ROTARIANS have donated £250 to help children struggling with their sight. Accrington Rotary Club recently received a letter of thanks from Visually Impaired Children Support, known as VICS, for its donation as part of the community outreach work
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Santa's party bash
SANTA’S Christmas party at Oswaldtwistle Mills will take place on Thursday, December 20, with a teatime sitting at 4pm and supper from 6pm, featuring a magic show, in the Hungry Tackler restaurant.
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Christingle service
A CHARITY Christingle service, in aid of The Children’s Society, will be taking place at St Bartholomew and St John’s Church, Great Harwood, from 3pm on Sunday.
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Exhausting work
VEHICLE emissions from a council fleet has dropped by more than a third over the past six years. Hyndburn Council has cut fleet emissions by 42.2 per cent in the last six years by adopting a number of new measures.
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Fill a bag for £1
SUPPORTERS of the Saints and Ladys charity shop in Queen Street, Great Harwood, are being urged to fill a bag for a £1 during a festive book sale taking place all this week.
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Story of Violet
THE next meeting of Darwen Local History Society is on Monday, December 10, from 7.30pm at Bridge Street Sports and Social Club. Denise North, will talk about ‘Violet’s Story, Part One’. All welcome.
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Badges are back
PEOPLE who requested special Darwen poppy badges after the initial batch sold out can now get them from a stall in the Market Annexe from 10am every day. Organisers said they would be calling people who had contacted them. The bespoke badges feature
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Wartime musical
DARWEN’S Pepperpot Hill Theatre Group has announced that its May production will be a brand new musical set in the First World War, written by group member John Jackson. Auditions will be held at Darwen Catholic Club on Monday, December 10 at 7pm
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Quiz night
THE Sunnyhurst pub in Tockholes Road is to host its fortnightly quiz tomorrow. A free supper is provided and there are prizes up for grabs. It starts at 9pm and teams are limited to four people.
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Yule love Don's variety show
A Christmas special Don Banks Afternoon Variety show at Darwen Library Theatre takes place tomorrow, from 2pm. Acts include singers James Loynes and Sarah Louise Briggs, The Ashleigh Singers and guitarist Kevin Cookson. The show is from 2-4.30pm
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Darwen factory hosts carol concert
HERBERT Parkinson, the Darwen-based manufacturing arm of John Lewis, is to host a Christmas carol concert at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy on Friday. Money raised will go to Blackburn homeless charity Nightsafe - the firm’s charity of the year
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Charity joins forces with Darwen gym
A CHARITY that helps young people in Blackburn and Darwen reach their potential has joined forces with a gym to help more children get at least one gift this Christmas. Ben Fox, of Sublime Fitness, based at The Whitehall Hotel, Darwen, came up
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Lords in war of words over Yorkshire 'raiding parties' stealing in Lancashire
A COLNE councillor and member of the House of Lords has accused thieves from Yorkshire of carrying out cross border metal raids in Lancashire. Lord Greaves was speaking during a debate on the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill in the Lords and said that
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Plans for extension
RETROSPECTIVE plans to change the ground floor of 71 Preston New Road, Blackburn, into residential use and to build a rear single storey extension have been submitted by Mr M Patel.
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Band night
BJ’S Blues Bar at The Hop Pocket in Carr Lane, Chorley, hosts Blackburn band The Cottonhouse Shakers on Thursday night.
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Residents to hear of homes plan
SKA band Mister Moo And His New Shoes will perform at the Towneley Arms Hotel, Longridge, on Thursday.
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Residents to hear of homes plan
DEVELOPERS are giving a presentation to residents on long-awaited regeneration plans. Woodnook Residents Association is hosting a meeting with developers Place First and Twin Valley Homes. The deputy leader of Hyndburn Council will also be at the
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Cuts mean Burnley council workers face axe
THIRTY-six posts are set to be axed by Burnley Council as town hall bosses are forced to make savings of £2million. Council officials have not revealed publicly where the axe will fall — but 21 occupied posts are known to be affected and the move
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Quick-thinking police officers rescue girl stuck up to waist in mud near Chorley
A YOUNG girl guide who became stuck up to her waist in mud on remote moorland was rescued by quick thinking police officers. The 13-year-old was walking on Healy Nab, Chorley, with other guides, when four of the party became detached from their
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Police discover cannabis factory in luxury Blackburn home
A CANNABIS factory thought to be worth around £67,500 has been discovered in an upmarket area of Blackburn. Police raided the five-bedroom detached property in Woodgates Road and uncovered 450 plants, as well as cultivation equipment. The Edwardian
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Olympic runner limbers up for Burnley's big race
AN Olympian is set to lead the charge on Saturday to encourage more people to take part in a regular Burnley fun run. Up to 100 runners take part each weekend in the Park Run, over five kilometres, through Towneley Park. But this Saturday middle-distance
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Burnley fans don beards for 'Dychember'
THOUSANDS of Burnley fans have shown their support for new boss Sean Dyche by donning special beard masks for ‘Dychember’. A couple of thousand of the masks were given out to fans this weekend but around 10,000 will be handed out at the official
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Nelson man knifed stepfather over 'sexual abuse'
A FATHER-of-three who knifed his stepfather as the victim lay in bed claimed it was pay back as he had been ‘sexually abused’ by him for two decades, a court heard. Antony Hallick, 35, who had earlier been smoking cannabis, had walked into Ian
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Opera crew in festive Brierfield music show
FORMER members of Pendle Opera are coming together this festive season. The renamed Pendle Voices will present Christmas Is Coming, a cafe-style concert at Brierfield Methodist Church, on Sunday, December 9, at 7.30pm. In addition to the Voices
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Mum cheated Rossendale council out of £5,000
A MOTHER-OF-TWO who cheated Rossendale Council out of almost £5,000 has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud. Samantha Fielding, 23, failed to notify the council that she had moved out of the borough from her address at Mayfield Avenue, but continued
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Firm's charity total
HASLINGDEN-based office supplies company Dennons has raised more than £3,500 for charity. The firm has been recycling used toner cartridges and donating the proceeds to worthy causes including Rossendale Hospice.
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Club's clean sweep
BACUP firm Spotless Cleaning and Removals, based in Acre Park has teamed up with Bacup Borough FC to become one of its ‘platinum’ sponsors. Business development executive Dave Edler said the deal would help the club mount ‘a serious promotion challenge
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Mayor at charity dinner
MAYOR of Rossendale, Councillor Brian Essex, will attend Rossendale Society for the Blind’s annual Christmas dinner at the A B & D Centre in Burnley Road, Bacup, tonight.
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Gymnastics hopeful
A TALENTED Fearns Community Sports College student is hoping to be selected for the England gymnastics squad after attending two recent training camps. Katie-Ann Barton, 13, is hoping to get the required scores in next year’s English championships
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Tree donation
A STACKSTEADS Countryside Park Group has planted around 450 trees in Riverside Park. The trees were donated by The Woodland Trust as part of the celebrations surrounding the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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Club raises funds
HELMSHORE Ladies’ Club raised £100 for club funds with its annual November Christmas stall. The club will hold its AGM on January 14.
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History society talk
WHITWORTH Historical Society holds its next meeting tomorrow night at the museum in North Street. A talk by Richard Catlow, entitled ‘Around Pendle’, begins at 7.30pm.
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Police to provide escorts for Christmas cash couriers in East Lancashire
POLICE will provide escorts to firms delivering cash in the busy Christmas shopping period, it has been revealed. Lancashire Constabulary is working with SaferCash and the British Security Industry Association to prevent cash and valuable deliveries
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MP's plain cigarettes pack fear
AN MP says plain cigarette packs could make tobacco smuggling easier. Haslingden MP Graham Jones said he was contacted by Tobacco Free Futures regarding support for plain packaging. However he said changes must take the issue of smuggling into
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Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help the congregation decorate All Saints Church, Earby. The festivities begin from 10am on Friday, December 14.
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Thanks for support
Earby’s Poppy Appeal team have thanked townsfolk after more than £3,000 was raised for the Royal British Legion. Shoeboxes were also filled with gifts for 130 soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
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Jingles ring out
A JINGLE bells concert arranged by members of Lancashire Sinfonietta, as part of their Mini-Mozart programme in Burnley, is at the town’s central library on Saturday, December 15, from 10am and 11.15am.
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Christmas music
PLANS are being drawn up for a Christmas musical festival, featuring Nelson Ladies Choir, new male opera quartet The Scholars, baritone John Garrett and Crawshawbooth songbird Grace O’Malley for Christ Church Chatburn this Friday from 7.30pm.
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Charity stall at hospital
A STALL raising funds for the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Charity has been set up at Burnley General Hospital. Supporters of the Burnley branch of the charity will man the stall at the hospital in Casterton Avenue, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
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Flash mob protestors 'sell' Pendle Hill
FLASH mob protesters used East Lancashire’s most prominent landmark to make a point regarding land exploitation in the Third World. Campaigners from Oxfam descended on Pendle Hill to spell out the word ‘SOLD’ on the 1,827-foot summit, to highlight
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Gallery: Amazing start for Rawtenstall artisan market
THE ORGANISER of Rawtenstall’s first artisan Christmas market said the event was a big success. Asif Farakhan Hayat, from Helmshore-based firm Artisan Events, said there was an ‘absolutely amazing atmosphere’ over the three evenings, which saw
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Gang behind £1.1m East Lancashire car thefts is jailed
VILLAINS who targeted luxury cars together worth £1.13million have been jailed for a total of almost nine years. Burnley Crown Court heard how vehicles were stolen from the area in night-time break-ins at 11 homes, last March and April. Many
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Memories of Christmas fun
MY mum is making a lantern out of a rather large pickle jar; she is decorating it by sticking insulation tape on it, then with a bit of string round its neck she hangs it from a pole. Hey! It looks rather good. Now it’s time for the carol singing
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Bomb squad raids house in Blackburn after suspect material found
A BOMB disposal squad carried out a controlled blast after suspected explosives were found in a terraced house. Police were called to Wensley Road, Blackburn, where they seized black powder, an ammunition box and fuses. The bomb team was not
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Rise in families at risk of homelessness in East Lancashire
HOUSING charity Shelter has recorded a dramatic increase in demand for help from people at risk of homelessness in the North West. New figures released by the charity show that in the region the number of people its helpline has assisted who are
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Hyndburn council pledges to treat elderly with dignity
AN EAST Lancashire council has laid out plans to support a charity’s bid to ensure dignity for old folk. Hyndburn Council is bringing in a new Pensioners Dignity Code in support of the campaign launched by the National Pensioners Convention.
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Whooping cough jab rates down in East Lancashire
CHILD vaccination rates for whooping cough are below NHS targets in parts of East Lancashire — after the condition claimed the lives of three babies in the UK. Now parents are being urged to ensure their youngsters are protected against whooping
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Parents in Chorley placed on abduction alert
PARENTS in Chorley have been told to ensure their children are safe travelling to and from school after reports of three attempted child abductions. Police officers are investigating reports of suspicious activity, one on Preston Road in Chorley
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Facebook page showcases Lancashire ambulance jobs
THIS December, the North West Ambulance Service is profiling a number of its varied roles to give its Facebook followers an insight into the jobs within the trust. The page will profile ‘The Advent Calendar 25’ and will give a small insight into
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Nelson primary school gets Christmas boost
Bradley Primary School in Nelson is set to benefit from a Christmas boost thanks a county council grant. County Councillor Mohammed Iqbal approved a local member grant of £500 to the School Parents’ Association Steering Group. The group will
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Blackburn children learn from Olympic cyclist
BLACKBURN schoolchildren have discovered what it takes to be an Olympic cyclist at a sports science event held at the University of Central Lancashire. Three-time Olympic medallist and two-time world champion cyclist Rob Hayles visited UCLan to
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Lancashire primary school deadline
IF you have a child who will be four years old between September 1 2012, and August 31 2013, then you must apply for a primary school place by January 15 2013. Late applicants to the statutory deadline may be disadvantaged in receiving an offer
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Rossendale school governor is honoured for dedication
THE CHAIR of governors at a Rossendale school has been recognised for his dedication by a top education body. John Davey will be presented with an appreciation award by the Lancashire Association of School Governing Bodies at its annual conference
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Salute to East Lancashire services veterans
The chairman of Lancashire County Council hosted a special reception for the county’s ex-servicemen and women. The event, held recently at County Hall, saw ex-service personnel of all ages, and from all over the county, meet the chairman and the
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Police commissioner invites Lancashire people to have their say on crime
A SURVEY for residents concerned about crime has been launched by the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The document, ‘Your Policing Priorities’ asks people to submit what issues they would like prioritised in Lancashire’s Police and
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Tributes to former Lancashire Telegraph news man
A FORMER Lancashire Telegraph journalist, described by colleagues as ‘a man of integrity’, has died aged 66. Ralph Marshall, who was the Burnley edition’s chief reporter for around 20 years before his retirement 10 years ago, had been unwell for
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Witton Park pupils get expert advice on careers
AN East Lancashire high school is leading the way in English by demonstrating its use in real life career roles. A bomb expert, GP and football club press officer will be speaking to pupils at the Bouncer Lane school about the importance of reading
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Robinson eyes Ewood stay
PAUL Robinson has asked Blackburn Rovers for clarification on his future at Ewood Park – with his agent insisting the goalkeeper still wants to stay providing he is not replaced in January. Rovers continue to be linked with an attempt to bring
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Stanley blog: Wonder goals not enough for the victory
THE drama of the FA Cup is alive and well after a roller-coaster 94 minutes at the Crown Ground this weekend. The news that Ian Dunbavin would not start due to a bad shoulder injury filtered through just before kick-off and his replacement would
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Rachubka eyes longer Stanley stay
ACCRINGTON Stanley goalkeeper Paul Rachubka wants to extend his stay at the Crown Ground after making his debut in a rip-roaring 3-3 FA Cup draw with Oxford on Saturday. The 31-year-old only met his new team-mates two hours before kick off but
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Burke impresses at Revolution meet
COLNE cyclist Steven Burke came close to a fine individual win in the Revolution meeting at Manchester Velodrome over the weekend. The Colne Cyclone has raced sparingly since winning Olympic Gold in London as part of the four-man team pursuit squad
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Clarets Blog: Plenty of positives to take from derby day
WELL if you can’t beat ‘em, then a last gasp equaliser from a substitute is almost certainly the next best thing. Sam Vokes has essentially been a bit-part player under Sean Dyche, thrown on for the last 15-20 minutes to retain possession higher
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Fletcher backs Burnley to reach top-flight before Blackburn
EX-CLARET Paul Fletcher has backed Burnley to return to the Premier League before Blackburn Rovers. The former striker believes the Turf Moor outfit are now on a more stable footing than their bitter rivals, who he feels have been rocked since
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Blackburn Rovers blog: Crowd deserves praise for derby day conduct
DERBY day is always a stressful day, but Rovers and Clarets fans can both be congratulated for the way they conducted themselves despite the heated occasion. After just seven arrests, five Rovers fans, one Burnley fan and one unknown, the police
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Plans put forward for longer library hours in East Lancashire
AVID readers and computer buffs in East Lancashire are being asked if they would like more libraries to open longer. Around half the county’s libraries increased their opening hours by an additional 30 minutes, at the start of the day from October
